Abu Rawan Tomato
Price: $3.59
SKU: 3404401We do not have documentation about this variety. It was sent to us by one of our gardening friends who told us that it originated in Iraq. It was reportedly introduced into North America by an Iraqi named Nael Aziz and named after the greenhouse manager at the Agricultural College at Al Ghraib.
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Growth Habit: Determinate
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
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Customer Reviews:
By Robert Hodgdon (Richmond Hill, GA) on May 2, 2026
I love the story of these tomatoes. They did well for me in Zone 9a Coastal Georgia. Plenty of fruit. They are ok with the heat, but as we have heat AND humidity, 9a South is the perfect storm for disease. These eventually gave up the ghost, but provided plenty before then
By Hanna (Pheonix, AZ) on January 12, 2026
In Phoenix, AZ, Abu Rawan and Al Kuffa were the best performers, along with Prairie Fire, in my garden of 15 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. They take the heat!
By Karen Chastain (Visalia Ca) on July 17, 2025
This is a great little tomatoe, very prolific and does not grow tall. Heat tolerant, good flavor.
By Janet Gruber (AZ) on November 29, 2022
I grew these from seed last year in containers in hot desert climate. Started them indoors Jan 2, went outside March 1 and harvest was mid June I believe. I had absolutely no issues with pests or disease. Awesome yield. I’ll definitely plant these again and will stagger my seed start again in February as to prolong my harvest another month. I definitely recommend this variety for those in zone 9.
